After training, it is common for teachers to feel adrift in the first few years - a fact reflected in the numbers who leave within the first few years. This book aims to address the factors that lead to this and is a source of advice for teachers on the first steps of the career ladder. more...

Writing in an accessible, engaging style, Sara Bubb tackles all the essential 'need to know' topics for trainee or newly qualified teachers from the perspective of someone actually involved in training or teaching.
This book features illuminating anecdotes and answers questions posed by individuals already in the process of studying or teaching.... more...

By showing teachers what they can do to assess, manage and reduce the time they spend on school work this book will help them achieve a better work-life balance and spend their time working more effectively. more...

This book gives an up to date picture of a rapidly changing field, enhances understanding of continuing professional development and its potential to bring about change and development to improve the quality of teaching and learning in schools. more...

Substantial new legal responsibilities have been imposed on schools and teachers. This book offers teachers in training a sound understanding of the new legal context in which their professional work is carried out. more...

This research-based book offers practical guidance on how to go about performance management. Based on experience of working with schools and running courses, and using the latest research on business strategies appropriate for education, it: o looks at what performance management means in practice o offers advice on how to go about monitoring o explains... more...